Liver Transplant

Conditions Leading to Liver Transplant

If you or a loved one has end-stage liver disease (also known as chronic liver failure), and standard medical and surgical therapies no longer work, a liver transplant may be a lifesaving option. At the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center, our specialists provide comprehensive treatment plans and effective follow-up care to ensure the best possible outcomes for each patient.

Conditions Leading to Liver Transplant

Conditions that may lead to liver transplant include:

Acute liver failure: Rapid deterioration of the liver function, which can happen because of viruses or other infections, drug overdose or other toxins, cancer or autoimmune disease

Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency: A genetic disorder leading to abnormal amounts of A1AT protein in liver cells

Cholangiocarcinoma: Bile duct cancer, a rare cancer that is treated at only a few transplant centers, including the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center